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Jasikevicius turns down celtics offer- Boston Globe

In other free agency news, according to a pair of Eastern Conference sources, the Celtics offered point guard Sarunas Jasikevicius $1.6 million for next season as part of a three-year deal worth close to $5 million. Those sources said the offer was turned down. Teams over the cap have a $1.6 million exception to use every other year. Boston did not use its exception last year.

Since the Celtics are intent on developing Al Jefferson and now have a backup power forward in Scalabrine, Antoine Walker appears on his way to another team. Look for the Celtics to try to execute a sign-and-trade with Walker as they fill out their roster.

Re: Jasikevicius turns down celtics offer- Boston Globe

I think this will be okay, since the title offers breaking news on the situation.

So, does this pretty much narrow it down to the Pacers and Cavs, then? Are there any other dark horse contenders out there? And if Cleveland opts to go in another direction, would Saras consider staying overseas rather than accept a contract with us?

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Re: Jasikevicius turns down celtics offer- Boston Globe

I bet you that he's waiting for the Cavs to clear up the situation with Big Z before he decides where to go.

Although they are locked up with Eric Snow and McInnis at the PG spots.....they aren't involved in any future plans for the Cavs. Sarunas doesn't have to worry about minutes at the backup PG spot there.

Re: Jasikevicius turns down celtics offer- Boston Globe

I bet you that he's waiting for the Cavs to clear up the situation with Big Z before he decides where to go.

Although they are locked up with Eric Snow and McInnis at the PG spots.....they aren't involved in any future plans for the Cavs. Sarunas doesn't have to worry about minutes at the backup PG spot there.

Re: Jasikevicius turns down celtics offer- Boston Globe

Insulting or not, the market has been given a bid. This is the starting point for future negotiations and MIGHT make it easier to sign him for less $$$.
We now know what he won't take right now. Sometimes that lowball offer looks a little better after some time has elapsed and no new offers are forthcoming. Anybody who has sold a house or turned down a job offer knows what I'm talking about.
Just as $1.6M may look ridiculous, $5M looks more ridiculous now as well. After all the posturing, look for maybe what they wanted all along - $3M.

Re: Jasikevicius turns down celtics offer- Boston Globe

I don't care if this guys D is horrible or not he can pop the three and pass
the ball like an All Star. After he mopped us up in the Olympics i figure he is
worth 5 mill or 3 mill. In any case we can't stop people like Wade any way.
The best you can do is feed them into Dale and watch the bruises rise.
As i see it this guy is the only point guard available able to hit 3's, pass the ball
and combines it all with nerves of steel. Sounds like what you need in a game
six in Detriot. How do we get him? We need to put James as second
to an offer sheet because clearly he is second to Sarunas and pray to God
Clevelands center doesn't resign or he gutts them for all their worth.
The first takes them out of playoffs and the second is obvious.
Out like Lakers in 5... or is it Larry in 2.

Re: Jasikevicius turns down celtics offer- Boston Globe

Insulting or not, the market has been given a bid. This is the starting point for future negotiations and MIGHT make it easier to sign him for less $$$.
We now know what he won't take right now. Sometimes that lowball offer looks a little better after some time has elapsed and no new offers are forthcoming. Anybody who has sold a house or turned down a job offer knows what I'm talking about.
Just as $1.6M may look ridiculous, $5M looks more ridiculous now as well. After all the posturing, look for maybe what they wanted all along - $3M.

The guy made 2.3 million dollar per year the last 2 years from Macabi, in those years he became MVP a couple of times, finals MVP and lead them to two national, cup and Euro titles, you suggesting he should get les in the NBA?

He van get the 3 mil in Europe without a doubt, that is the point where he has to decide what he wants, henceforth playing for a contender might make it more likely he will say yes to that.

Anything less and he will remain in Europe

So Long And Thanks For All The Fish.

If you've done 6 impossible things today?
Then why not have Breakfast at Milliways!

Re: Jasikevicius turns down celtics offer- Boston Globe

Unless the Pacers expect him to beat our Tinsley for the starting point guard job, then I don't think the Pacers should sign him. (Unless you expect Tinsley to get injured again and miss 30 games or so and part of the playoffs)